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University Park Women’s Club members Kristy Schubert and Fifi Queen co-chaired the “An Evening at SEA” fundraiser that raised $22,300. The funds will benefit two nonprofits — Women's Resource Center and Feeding Empty Little Tummies.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 21, 2026
University Park Women's Club raises $22,300 for local nonprofits

The two nonprofits, Women’s Resource Center and Feeding Empty Little Tummies, will each receive $11,150.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2025
City undergoes billing system change for water customers

Beginning in October, the city of Sarasota will implement electronic payment system InvoiceCloud for water bills, shift convenience fees to customers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Riverview Rams softball player Devyn Flaherty is a star shortstop at FSU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2023
Sarasota NCAA athletes get their seasons underway

This group of alumni has the potential for big seasons in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2010
STEP BY STEP

Rachael Jaworski, the Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old who collapsed Dec. 26, 2009, after an arterio-venous malformation in her brain ruptured, recently underwent CyberKnife surgery. Although the surgery was successful, doctors discovered yet another AVM.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 9, 2020
Once again, I-4 is the key

Winning Florida’s electoral votes has been determined along Florida’s I-4 corridor. In this year’s election, the rise of independents and Pinellas and Seminole counties will be linchpins to victory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sienna Hanson, 9, cuts strips of colored paper for her paper-woven iconcept jr. dress at Girls Inc. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2016
Uncommon Threads: New runway show gives kids a chance to shine

Inaugural iconcept jr. showcases young designers with an eye for the unconventional.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Paragon sets the record straight; ZBA approved variance over residents' opposition

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota's Dean Matt attempted to complete the 48-48-48 Pickleball Challenge last month.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota man attempts to play 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in 48 days

Inclement weather held Dean Matt to 44 matches in 44 states, but he's still grateful for the experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
You'll easily spot rufa red knots during breeding season, when they develop their distinctive red plumage.     (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 18, 2021
Bird of the week: Rufa red knot

World travelers visit our shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 16, 2009
Man on the street: Summer snapshots

We asked Longboaters what was their favorite highlights of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visit www.acbl.org for more about the game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org.
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • February 22, 2012
Bridge Bites: A practice finesse

The humble finesse is the first thing we learn, and we also learn that some finesses win, some lose. Later, we learn that some finesses are purely for practice and serve no useful purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 23, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Donna Loud

This week's featured athlete is "Marathon Maniac," Donna Loud.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deb Tuza will donate about 145 flashlights in addition to Rhino Flashlight T-shirts to walkers who raise money for the MS Society.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 17, 2011
Walkers take steps to raise funds for MS

Walk MS Sarasota takes place Saturday at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2018
Sarasota declares red tide state of emergency

Seven-day declaration can be renewed in a week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team didn't play its best game, but it walked away from its district title matchup against visiting Riverview High with a 3-2 win, and that's all that matters to coach Vito Bavaro.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer wins sixth-straight district title

It is the first program in school history to accomplish the feat.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cotton Deal of Miami, Juliette Dudinsky of St. Petersburg, Rob and Mary Murray and Jeannette Ormsby of Wimauma, all of the Trailblazing Sams club, with Michelle Leahy with Manatee County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2016
Volunteers clean up Rye Cemetery

The project was completed in conjunction with Manatee County's annual Heritage Days.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2014
Visiting Artist to speak about "Confluence: Israel"

Artist Ohad Zlotnick will speak about his work and process 2 p.m. Friday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Police Department on Dec. 2 gave away $2,000 in gasoline at three city stores, first offering to take photos with unsuspecting patrons.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2025
Gas patrons fill up on Sarasota Police's giving spirit

Chief Rex Troche and several officers visited three stores, spreading goodwill and topping off people's tanks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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